Cameroon West Africa Fort Joseph Sanaga River 1753 Childs Engraved Map West Africa

A General Map of the River Sanaga; from the Falls of Govina to the Ocean, Taken by a French Engineer in 1718 & Drawn by the Sr. D'Anville.(Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Africa, West Africa, Cameroon, Sanaga River, Fort Joseph). Issued c. 1753, London. Engraved by J. Childs. Mid 18th century engraved folio sheet map with attractive hand color. Remains a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina. Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive. Sheet Measures c. 15 3/4" H x 18 3/4" W. Engraved Area Measures c. 9" H x 15" W. Cartographic Reference (s):Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol.1.[R34261].